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NOPD Investigating Cruelty to Juvenile Incident in Seventh District

by Aaron E. Looney

July 14, 2022

Categories: Be on the Lookout, On Duty

Topics: Seventh District

NOPD Investigating Cruelty to Juvenile Incident in Seventh District

The NOPD is investigating a cruelty to a juvenile incident that occurred on July 13, 2022, in the 5900 block of Bullard Avenue where a 2-year-old male toddler sustained a gunshot wound.

At about 6:19 p.m., NOPD Seventh District officers patrolling in the area were flagged down and advised that a male toddler had sustained a gunshot wound. The victim was transported via private conveyance to a local hospital for treatment. As of this writing, the victim remains hospitalized and is expected to recover from his injuries.

The mother of the victim has been issued a municipal summons for violation of City of New Orleans Criminal Code Ordinance 54:338 (Responsibilities of Owners of Firearms with Respect to Minors).

The incident remains under active investigation. Anyone with additional information that can aid the investigation is urged to contact NOPD Child Abuse Unit detectives at 504-658-5267.